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    Default Dam on a Lake in Pennsylvania

    My question involves real estate located in the State of: Pennsylvania.

    I own property on a man-made lake. Because of flood considerations, the state government is mandating that a new dam be built. This will cost about 1 million dollars. If we don't build the new dam the state will drain our lake.

    Some of the property owners want to pay the cost and some do not.

    My question is: If certain property owners shoulder the full cost of the dam, can we "force" the other owners to pay their fair share?

    After all, they will certainly benefit from having lake-front property.

    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Dam on a Lake in Pennsylvania

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    My question is: If certain property owners shoulder the full cost of the dam, can we "force" the other owners to pay their fair share?
    Don't count on it.

    Is there anything in the title history for the lots that suggests a responsibility to pay for maintenance or improvement of the dam? How has that been handled in the past?

    Given the dollar figures involved, it is sensible to get a formal opinion from a real estate lawyer.

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